Western Union and Walgreens Extend Collaboration Agreement
November 02 2022 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Western Union (NYSE: WU) and Walgreens today announced a renewed
five-year agreement to their long-standing relationship. As a
result, consumers will continue to have access to Western Union
Money Transfer and bill payment services at nearly 9,000 Walgreens
locations across the United States.
“Western Union and Walgreens have shared an unwavering
commitment to put our customers first and deliver an exceptional
experience,” said Matt Brown, Western Union’s Head of North America
Strategic Accounts. “This renewal is a testament to the dedication
of each organization’s team, working together to ensure our
collective customer base has access to convenient and reliable
cross-border money transfer and payments. We appreciate the
opportunity to continue this relationship with them and look
forward to future growth and opportunity through our
collaboration.”
Through Western Union’s cross-border, cross-currency platform
and global financial network reaching more than 200 countries and
territories worldwide, Walgreens customers can move money to the
people they are closest to, virtually anywhere. Money transfers are
paid out in minutes in cash across a substantial network of retail
locations or into billions of bank accounts, wallets, or cards
worldwide.
“Since 2015, Western Union has been a great partner in bringing
simple and convenient financial solutions to customers at Walgreens
stores,” said Maria Smith, Walgreens Vice President of Payments
& Financial Services. “With locations in the heart of
communities across the country, Walgreens is uniquely positioned to
provide a convenient and safe place to help consumers with their
financial needs.”
This renewed agreement showcases Western Union’s ongoing
investment in its ability to provide customers and partners with
additional options and convenience across platforms, devices,
borders and currencies. The company’s continued investment in its
omni-channel product portfolio is fueling its customer-centric
approach, deepening engagement with its customers and increasing
its ability to serve the broader financial needs of consumers.
About Western Union The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU)
is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement
and payments. Western Union’s platform provides seamless
cross-border flows and its leading global financial network bridges
more than 200 countries and territories and approximately 130
currencies. We connect consumers, businesses, financial
institutions, and governments through one of the world’s widest
reaching networks, accessing billions of bank accounts, millions of
digital wallets and cards, and a substantial global network of
retail locations. Western Union connects the world to bring
boundless possibilities within reach. For more information, visit
www.westernunion.com.
About Walgreens Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the
United States segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq:
WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving
millions of customers and patients every day, with a 170-year
heritage of caring for communities. As America’s most loved
pharmacy, health and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to
champion the health and well-being of every community in America.
Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico
and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a
neighborhood health destination serving approximately 9 million
customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in
the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy
and healthcare services. To best meet the needs of customers and
patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with
fully integrated physical and digital platforms, supported by the
latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in
local communities nationwide.
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Western Union Media Contact: Brad Jones
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